LED's on a 6 foot tank?

[Blitzburggirl]

Hi, I'm seriously considering going LED on my tank. As it sits right now, I have 4 400W 20K EVC bulbs in Luminarc reflectors over a standard 180. I love the color and the growth. I have a mixed reef, and it's probably 40% sps. I'm happy with how it's working for me. But, I don't love the power bill, I'd like to feel more environmentally responsible, and it's about time to buy bulbs again anyway ($$$$$).

I'm looking for examples of similar sized tanks, which are running LED's. I'd really love to see some tanks before and after a few months shots...

Also, LTA's and carpets kept under LED's for 6 months or greater consistently.

Lastly, what LED solution did you choose, and why?

Thank you so much for the input!

 

[Makenna]

Here is my 210g that has been set up for a while, but began adding coral a few months ago. It is using LED's at 30". LPS in the bottom half are growing and SPS at the top of the rockwrok are starting to encrust with a PAR reading of about 250.

These pics are taken at 'high light', that is, a heavy focus of whites versus blue to simulate 'high noon' if you will. The tank is bluer in earlier and later parts of the day.

A couple of coral pics to help with your color analysis..

PM me if you would like more extensive details. HTH

 

[Blitzburggirl]

Wow Makenna! This is exactly the type of information I was looking for You have a great mix of corals, how long have you had them in there? Also, I know it says to pm for more details, but is it a diy fixture, or is a prebuilt?

 

[abereefur]

I have a 6 footer running the 72" solaris system (discontinued). I have never had major issues with keeping sps other than my phosphates being out of check. All I have right now of the tank is an FTS because I rescaped yesterday.

 

[Taqpol]

My tank is six foot long and completely lit with DIY LEDs. The tank hasn't been up for too long but I am getting very promising colors and PAR.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1861593

 

[Makenna]

Wow Makenna! This is exactly the type of information I was looking for You have a great mix of corals, how long have you had them in there? Also, I know it says to pm for more details, but is it a diy fixture, or is a prebuilt?

Blitz, here is a link to a thread I started that lists all the info including PAR readings.

HTH,

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1907769

 

[SWINGRRRR]

I also have them on a 72" tank. I have a build thread if you search on my name. I have had great success with them. I wouldn't consider any other lighting.